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2024 PROGRAMME

BUILDINGS

BUILDINGS:
The Laurieston Bar
An opportunity for you to step back in time to the 1960s to explore the history of one of Glasgow’s most celebrated pubs and to learn why its interior is of “outstanding historic interest”.
Glasgow Gurdwara
The Gurdwara marks progress for Sikhs in Scotland by proudly serving the community as the first purpose built Gurdwara located in multicultural Pollokshields, acts as a cultural, educational and religious hub
The Revelator
The Revelator, Wall of Death : a Clydebuilt wooden, handcrafted circular structure, it is a community-built, and fully-functioning motorcycle wall of death and art space.
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
Sharmanka features an extensive collection of kinetic (moving) sculptures assembled from found objects, beautiful scrap and exquisitely hand carved characters.
The Pipe Factory
Join us for a celebration of this stunning historic building, its history, and its plans for the future via an architectural exhibition, on-site tours, and an all ages mini bricks 'buildathon'.
Graham Kerr Building
Graham Kerr Building
Come to the Graham Kerr Building for family friendly activities in the Zoology Museum, a lecture on the history of zoology, tours of the building and a immersive workshop on oysters.
Holmwood House
Holmwood House
Join us on a tour of this architectural gem widely recognised as Alexander 'Greek' Thomson’s most exceptional domestic creation, showcasing his incredible design legacy.
Garnethill Synagogue
Garnethill Synagogue
Visit our beautiful Category-A listed Synagogue, to find out about Jewish religious practice and way of life, and how the Jewish community have contributed to Scotland over the last 200 years.
Retrofitted Low Carbon Home - Newlands
Retrofitted Low Carbon Home – Newlands
Join Nina for an informative tour of her retrofitted terrace home. See the different measures including the underfloor insulation and heat pump, and get practical advice.
Kelvingrove Bandstand
Kelvingrove Bandstand
Come and celebrate Glasgow's historic Kelvingrove Bandstand in its anniversary year. Book a slot to hear more about the incredible history of the venue and get a chance to have your moment on stage!
Greencity Wholefoods
Greencity Wholefoods
A group of open minded, radical idealists run a workers' cooperative from here, to successfully supply liberally minded businesses across the city and beyond. Nourishing change, Bho Ghlaschu Le Gradh!
Glasgow Street Aid
Glasgow Street Aid
Come for an exclusive tour behind the scenes of our Medical and Welfare Centre in the heart of Glasgow - get hands on with some exhibits and meet some members of our dedicated volunteer team!
The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
This award-winning building is more home than a clinical setting. Find out how the building helps us provide care and support to families from Glasgow and beyond.
Govanhill Baths
Govanhill Baths
Guided tours of Govanhill Baths, Glasgow's last surviving Edwardian bathhouse.
Trinity Building
Trinity Building
When visiting the Trinity Building in Glasgow, you will be entering a true part of Glasgow's architectural history that commands a key part of the Glasgow skyline.
Tenement House
Tenement House
Step back in time to early 20th Century Glasgow at The Tenement House. The four rooms appear as if frozen in time, preserved by typist Agnes Toward who preserved her home and belongings
Arlington Baths Club
Visit the oldest swimming pool in Glasgow to see our skylit swimming pool and magnificent Turkish Bath, a hidden treasure in the city for over 150 years.
Mackintosh at the Willow
Have you ever walked past the Original Willow Tea Rooms Building on Sauchiehall Street and wondered what it might be like inside?
The Double Villa, Langside
Owner-led tour of 'Greek' Thomson's celebrated Double Villa 1856-7. An outstanding example of Thomson's mature romantic classical style with stunning interior decoration.
Lambhill Stables
Check out the Lambhill Stables along the Forth & Clyde Canal and find out about the local history with our walking tours, boat trips, exhibitions and discussion

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Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival is organised by Glasgow Building Preservation Trust. We’ve been running it in Glasgow, since introducing the idea into the UK in 1990. It is part of a family of Doors Open Days events taking place across Scotland throughout September, these are coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust.

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